The Statewide Database's datasets consist of the Statements of Vote (SOV) and the Statements of Registration (SOR) for each statewide election since 1992. These data are collected from California's 58 counties. The database also maintains decennial and other census data for use in redistricting. The Census, SOV, and SOR data are available for download from the Statewide Database website in the "Data" link. Data are available on various units of analysis like census block, tract, and precinct.

The registration and voting data are collected by the County Registrar of Voters or County Clerks in each of California's 58 counties. Census data are collected by the Census Bureau under the Department of Commerce.

At this time the Statewide Database only receives funding to process statewide races and does not collect data for local races like city council and mayor. Contact the local County Registrar of Voters or Election Clerk to obtain data for local races.

The Statewide Database is a free public resource. Our data and services are available to anyone who wishes to use them. All items ready for download on the website are free. Specific requests for data on CD-ROM's are available at cost. The charge for plotting a basic map is currently $75.00 plus shipping and handling (approx. $12.00).

All downloadable files are in *.dbf format, which can be read by most spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel and SPSS. Data is also available in *.txt format, which can be read by most word-processing programs such as MS Word, MS Works, and WordPerfect.

Yes, but we are not exactly a map-making organization. We encourage people to make their own maps with our data, either with their own GIS (Geographic Information System) or with our computers. We will assist you as much as possible, and we will take orders for customized maps. You can create Statewide, County, Senate, Assembly, and Congressional District levels filled with various data such as blocks and street labels, census, and/or registration information. Unfortunately, we cannot provide maps with precinct information. Basic Assembly, Senate, and Congressional District maps are available online in the "Maps" section of this website. All other maps need to be requested by e-mail or phone.

While we are the State of California's "Redistricting Database" we do NOT draw lines. Our purpose is to readily provide data to ALL who wish to use them. While some of our users may intend to use our data to draw their own plans, we do NOT provide instruction on drawing lines, nor will we draw them for anyone.

Yes, we store and make available for download the Census Data specified for Redistricting and the Reapportionment. It is published in a file called PL94-171 that includes total population, race and ethnicity, and housing units.